CLINDAMYCIN PALMITATE HYDROCHLORIDE

Lincosamide Antibiotic

Brand names: CLINDAMYCIN PALMITATE HYDROCHLORIDE (Pediatric)

Oral

Mechanism of Action

Other agent

Indications

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride for oral solution

pneumococci and staphylococci. Its use should be reserved for penicillin-allergic patients or other patients for whom

in the judgment of the physician

a penicillin is inappropriate. Because of the risk of colitis

as described in the BOXED WARNING

before selecting clindamycin the physician should consider the nature of the infection and the suitability of less toxic alternatives (e.g.

Contraindications

• CONTRAINDICATIONS This drug is contraindicated in individuals with a history of hypersensitivity to preparations containing clindamycin or lincomycin.

FDA Warnings

WARNING Clostridium difficile associated diarrhea (CDAD) has been reported with use of nearly all antibacterial agents, including clindamycin and may range in severity from mild diarrhea to fatal colitis
Because clindamycin therapy has been associated with severe colitis which may end fatally, it should be reserved for serious infections where less toxic antimicrobial agents are inappropriate, as described in the INDICATIONS AND USAGE section

Known Side Effects

10 documented side effects by frequency

Drug Not Working

>10%

Diarrhea

1-10%

Rash

1-10%

Nausea

1-10%

Fatigue

1-10%

Shortness of Breath

1-10%

Fever

1-10%

Itching

0.1-1%

Headache

0.1-1%

Vomiting

0.1-1%

Community Discussions

3 Reddit threads analysed for CLINDAMYCIN PALMITATE HYDROCHLORIDE

Overall Sentiment

Mixed

Comparison Threads

Avg Post Score

3,916 upvotes

Patient Experiences (r/pharmacy, r/AskDocs & more)

milk is good for you (again)

pls don't fight in the comments

r/antimeme6,9721677mo ago

Who needs this?

r/conspiracy2,3965432y ago

Why are there so many warnings on the back?

r/ksi2,3812323y ago

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Formulations

Dosage Forms

Tablet

Route

Oral